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1. 6. Driving forces and expectations for sustainability within the corporate sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Jasmine Axelsson; Amelie Björkman; [2021]
   Keywords : Carbon offset; business strategy; driving forces; developmental barriers; future analysis; sustainability strategy; voluntary carbon market.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change is a long-term challenge that requires urgent actions. An increased amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, causing changes in the climate system such as melting glaciers and extreme weather conditions, are correlated to economic growth. READ MORE

3. 7. Key Factors in Driving Sustainability Initiatives in the Supply Chain : A multiple case study of manufacturing companies

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : ALEXANDER BISSLER; SHERVIN GHAHESTANI; [2021]
   Keywords : SSCM; Sustainability Initiatives; Manufacturing Industry; Sustainable Performance; A priori factors; Post-implementation factors; Goal Creation; Execution; Follow-up; SDGs; Hållbar försörjningskedja; Hållbarhetsinitiativ; Tillverkningsindustri; Hållbar prestanda; Förutsättningar för hållbarhet; Faktorer för långsiktiga initiativ; Målskapande; Genomförande; Uppföljning; Globala mål för hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : The manufacturing industry is accountable for a significant amount of carbon emissions released, and manufacturers experience pressure from stakeholders to address the sustainability issues and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. However, the lack of verified frameworks to achieve a sustainable supply chain makes it difficult to revisit their supply chain strategies. READ MORE

4. 8. Licence to Talk : Sustainability Managers and their Managerial Realities within the Corporate Sustainability Paradox

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mounia El hajjari Borg; Elin Sundberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability managers; sustainability-dedicated professionals; sustainable development; sustainable management; corporate sustainability; corporate paradox; CSR; stakeholders; governance; sustainability strategies; communication; strategic communication; sustainability reporting; non-financial disclosure; private sector in Sweden; paradox approach; paradox perspective; business case; social and environmental responsibility; organizations; multinationals; MNC; Nils Brunsson; organizational theory; organizational hypocrisy; neo-institutionalism; organizational individuals; organizational tension on the individual level; decision-making; action; business operations; isomorphism; institutional logics; market logics; reporting frameworks; GRI; global reporting initiative; walk the talk; change making; change agent; systemic change; behaviour and human resources; identity work; organizational sociology; legitimacy; organizational external and internal pressures.; Hållbarhetschefer; hållbarhetsrelaterade roller; hållbar utveckling; hållbar ledning; hållbarhet; paradox; CSR; intressenter; styrning; hållbarhetsstrategier; kommunikation; strategisk kommunikation; hållbarhetsrapportering; icke-finansiell information; privat sektor i Sverige; paradox perspektiv; affärsstrategi; socialt och miljöansvar; organisationer; multinationella företag; MNC; Nils Brunsson; organisationsteori; organizational hypocrisy; hyckleri; neo-institutionalism; organisatoriska individer; individnivå; beslutsfattande; affärsverksamhet; isomorfism; institutionell logik; marknadslogik; rapporteringsramverk; GRI; global reporting initiativ; walk the talk; förändringsarbete; förändringsagent; systemförändring; beteende och mänskliga resurser; identitetsarbete; organisatorisk sociologi; legitimitet; externa och interna påtryckningar.;

   Abstract : While sustainability-dedicated managers and related titles represent a profession that has hardly existed for more than a decade, it is not surprising that the field of research concentrating on these professionals is in itself relatively new. With an increasing demand for corporations to take their social and environmental responsibility, and a corporate sustainability characterized by tension and paradox, we found it of importance to explore the role and entanglements of these professionals. READ MORE

5. 9. A Strategy for Sustainability : A Case Study of an Industrial Supplier

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Linnea Dittrich; Rebecca Wallesdotter Nilsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability strategy; Sustainable Supply chain; Industrial supplier; Sustainability activities; Hållbarhet; Hållbarhetsstrategi; Hållbara försörjningskedjor; Industriell leverantör; Hållbarhetsaktiviteter;

   Abstract : The need to address sustainability related issues have increased during the last decades. This originates from increased awareness regarding climate change and the effects of sustainability in strategic agendas. READ MORE

6. 10. Co-living Real Estate in Sweden: A new investment opportunity

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : My Almgren; Louise Melander; [2020]
   Keywords : Co-living; Real Estate Investments; Rental Housing; Flexibility; Sustainability; Co-living; Fastighetsinvesteringar; Hyresbostäder; Flexibilitet; Hållbarhet;

   Abstract : Co-living is a new modern tenure form that has emerged due to the current critical state of the Swedish residential housing market in larger cities, such as Stockholm. Moreover, the climate crisis has called for more sustainable solutions. The concept of sharing space is aligned with this ambition and is perceived as a sustainable way of living. READ MORE